Director, Finance Data Stewardship at NBCUniversal

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Data Quality, Master Data Management, SAP S/4HANA, Record To Report, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Controls, SAP MDG, Process Improvement, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Change Agent, Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, KPI Monitoring

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description Team Overview: You will join our office in New York City or Los Angeles as part of the Finance Data Operations team within NBCUniversal’s Corporate Global Controllership. Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Governance, you and your team will work across all business segments—including Studios, Parks, and Media—while collaborating closely with colleagues across Finance and IT. Role Overview: The Director, Finance Data Stewardship (RTR) plays a critical role enabling accurate financial reporting, scalable operations, and value realization from NBCUniversal’s SAP S/4HANA transformation. This role is accountable for the governance, quality, and operational execution of core finance master data that directly impact reporting, close, and downstream accounting processes. You will support the Global Controllership by leading finance master data governance across core enterprise objects, including but not limited to Company Codes, Profit Centers, Cost Centers, and G/L Accounts. This role partners with our global businesses and IT stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing operation of SAP MDG, while overseeing high-volume data stewardship activities supported by offshore teams. The role requires deep expertise in accounting and controls, with a strong understanding of how these are enabled within SAP S/4HANA charts of accounts and enterprise structures. Working in close collaboration with solution integrators, the Director will evaluate SAP best practices and guide fit‑to‑standard process decisions in partnership with Controllership Global Process Owners. Key Responsibilities: Lead Record to Report (RTR) finance data operations for the Global Controllership, specifically COAs and RTR master data (think profit centers, cost centers, statistical internal orders, and GL accounts) Accountable for data governance/stewardship policies and procedures related to the RTR data domain Translate governance policies to end users clearly communicating the value and benefits it brings to downstream processes. Leverage accounting expertise to advise on appropriate use of master data Manage complex requests in a timely and professional manner Provide operational support seeking opportunities as a SME within your pillar for areas of data stewardship process improvements and automation. Own operational excellence for your team building helpdesk support processes and robust operational reporting for management Ensure data quality is reviewed and KPIs are meeting agreed upon standards Build stakeholder consensus and ensure everyone is on the same page, in agreement, and can understand solutions being proposed. Understand NBCU business needs and requirements and maintain good relations, however, also serving as a change agent for the SAP S/4 transformation. Other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications Basic Requirements: University degree required: Accounting or Finance 10+ years of accounting and finance experience working in SAP Demonstrated experience managing master data stewardship initiatives including policies & procedures, stewardship operations, and data quality monitoring Solid understanding of balance sheet and P&L reporting requirements and design Experience managing a global team and/or shared services operations Ability to drive standardization in a decentralized environment Desired Characteristics: Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and Zendesk Experience working in large/matrixed organizations Media Industry experience This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $145,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible). Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected]. Business Segment: NBCU Corporate Compensation: USD 145000 - USD 190000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Director leads Record to Report (RTR) finance data operations for the Global Controllership, focusing on COAs and RTR master data like profit centers, cost centers, and G/L accounts. This role is accountable for data governance/stewardship policies and procedures related to the RTR data domain and translating these policies to end users.